Managing Conflict Through Communication helps students approach conflict constructively and learn more positive conflict management and resolution skills.
Narratives and case studies make the material accessible and engaging to a diverse student audience. Discussion questions and exercises throughout the text provide a basis for classroom discussion and practical applications of concepts.
Part One: Managing the Conflict Process
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Conflict
Chapter 2: Communication Options in Conflict
Chapter 3: Managing Conflict from a Theoretical Perspective
Chapter 4: Responding to Conflict: A Practical Guide to Managing Your Own Conflicts
Part Two: Breaking the Cycle of Escalation
Chapter 5: Managing Violent Tendencies
Chapter 6: Managing the Conflict Climate
Chapter 7: Managing Face
Chapter 8: Managing Anger and Stress
Chapter 9: Managing Conflict through Forgiveness
Part Three: Broadening Our Understanding of Conflict Processes
Chapter 10: Managing Win-Lose Conflicts through Negotiation
Chapter 11: Managing Other's Disputes through Mediation
Chapter 12: Managing Workplace Conflict
Chapter 13: Managing Social Conflict